What is the Basis of Hoodectomy in Islam?
C.J Ahmed-12.06.2023
Hoodectomy or clitoral hood reduction surgery is a popular cosmetic procedure for reducing the clitoral hood in the vagina but in the Muslim world, this is done at time by coercion of the female especially girls which could cause serious physical and mental trauma. Hoodectomy, whether it is one for cultural or cosmetic reasons is a form of circumcision which has no basis from the Quran or the authentic hadiths. Hoodectomy is halal if done with the consent of the person but under force, it is haram because there is no force in Islam.
Circumcision vs Khitaan (genital cutting)
Male Circumcision is the complete removal of the foreskin which comprises close to 50% of the skin in the male penis. Female circumcision is has no excepted definition and it could mean removing the outer tissue of the clitoris to completely removing the external genitalia of the female which includes the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris and other tissue leaving only a small opening for urination and the open wound being stitched shut. Female circumcision has been banned in almost all countries but male circumcision is widely and falsely promoted as having various health benefits which is based on flawed scientific research.
The real meaning of the word "Khitan"(genital cutting)
The word "Khitan" or "Khatna" is wrongly interpreted as circumcision which is wrong and the real English meaning for khitan is genital cutting. The English word "cut" or "cutting" is derived from the Arabic word "Khitna" and circumcision is a totally different operation that was invented by extremist Christian and Jewish doctors in the west to stop children especially young boys from masturbating. Muslims who are ignoramuses have blindly accepted this evil operation thinking this is what was mentioned in hadiths.
Umm Atiya (Rali) narrated,
"A woman used to perform Khitan in Medina. The Prophet (Sal) said to her:
"Do not cut severely as that is better for a woman and more desirable for a husband"
(Abu-Dawud-Graded Sahih by Albani)
In this hadith Khitan is light cutting of the female vagina and there is no mention of what needs to be cut. The hadiths mentioning circumcision is vague and has opened the door to various interpretations. The view that male circumcision is to remove the foreskin and female circumcision is to remove the rooster shaped skin that is hanging which includes a part of the labia minora is nothing but a false opinion which has no basis in Islam. Some Muslims are of the foolish opinion that removing the tissue surrounding the clitoris is what is mentioned in the hadith but no such thing was mentioned by the prophet (sal) in any authentic hadith. There is no mention on what needs to be cut in the male or female genitals and trying to come in to fiqh conclusions using assumptions is not only erroneous, but also dangerous to the life of a Muslim. There are numerous stories of children being traumatized due to being forcibly circumcised by parents who have no idea what they are doing. Blindly subjecting ones child in to a barbaric practice called circumcision which is a western invention where close to 50% of the penile skin known as the foreskin is removed to stop male children from masturbation. In Islam, evidenced is directly derived only using the Quran and the sahih hadith and for something to be practiced, there needs to be clear text from either the Quran or the authentic sunnah of the prophet (sal). Let me give you and example of praying salah. The prophet (sal) thought us every details on how to perform prayers and it is preserved in the authentic hadiths from placing the hands in takbeer to giving salam. In the Quran, Allah says the following about salah,
"Who believe in the Unseen, and are steadfast in Salah, and spend out of what We have provided them"
(Al-Quran-2:3)
Now, if someone comes and tells you that the meaning of this verse is to do Yoga, will you accept it? then how come a Muslim accept the false interpretation of western doctors and the kuffar that the word "khitna" mentioned in the hadiths is circumcision?.
The American academy of pediatrics (AAP) has come up with bizarre explanations to support the removal of the foreskin of the male sex organ and have stated that the f health benefits of male new born circumcision outweighs the risks (Source-WebMD-on November 13, 2018).
Hypocrisy in the western world between episiotomy and female genital mutilation (FGM).
With all the human rights campaigns carried out in the western world, it is unfortunate to see how hypocritical westerners view the issue of circumcision. Female circumcision has many forms. From cutting or pricking the clitoris to the complete removal of tissue from the external genitalia and stitching it with a small opening to only urinate, forced female circumcision is widely spread in many parts of the world and is a heinous crime similar to male circumcision. If you are a fair minded human being, you would find no difference in condemning circumcision irrespective of it is done to males or females but the shear hypocrisy of the western world is appalling. Lets take the example of the world health organization which has condemned any form of female circumcision as genital mutilation and claiming that a tiny "nick" of a girl violates the human rights as well as the fundamental rights but has shamelessly published a 132 page instruction manual on how to circumcise boys stating that male circumcision helps fight sexually transmitted infections (which is a blatant lie). The double standards is clear like day and night. It is very evident that female circumcision is consensually performed on patients due to cosmetic reasons. female circumcision was banned in the united states in the year 1997 but it is performed by cosmetic surgeons by various names. Labiaplasty is one such procedure where the labia majora or labia minora size is reduced for mainly aesthetic reasons. If female circumcision is banned then why are labiaplasty's being performed? The western world's ignorance is so severe they differentiate between consent and non consent. The other surgery that is widely performed on women and often with out her consent is known as "episiotomy". An episiotomy is a deep incision made between the vagina and the anal area to facilitate the birth of an infant. Episiotomy is also a form of genital cutting which could disfigure and scar the vaginal exterior as well as the area surrounding the anus as well. Episiotomies are common and are sometimes unnecessarily performed with out any consent. This procedure is also a form of genital mutilation if the western standards are applied but then why is it performed on unsuspecting pregnant women?. The biggest joke is that the WHO recommends episiotomies and gives a rate of 10% for the total deliveries. How come female circumcision of any form be genital mutilation but not an episiotomy?.
In the same article published in WebMD, there is a list of stupid points made in support of circumcision and they are,
All of this are based on biased and false arguments which lack credible scientific research or are based only on a few trials. There is no evidence to prove that female circumcision is truly beneficial and has no basis in Islam. Those who forcibly subject their children in to this practice should fear Allah because Allah’s punishment will surely come on them
Hoodectomy or clitoral hood reduction surgery is a popular cosmetic procedure for reducing the clitoral hood in the vagina but in the Muslim world, this is done at time by coercion of the female especially girls which could cause serious physical and mental trauma. Hoodectomy, whether it is one for cultural or cosmetic reasons is a form of circumcision which has no basis from the Quran or the authentic hadiths. Hoodectomy is halal if done with the consent of the person but under force, it is haram because there is no force in Islam.
Circumcision vs Khitaan (genital cutting)
Male Circumcision is the complete removal of the foreskin which comprises close to 50% of the skin in the male penis. Female circumcision is has no excepted definition and it could mean removing the outer tissue of the clitoris to completely removing the external genitalia of the female which includes the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris and other tissue leaving only a small opening for urination and the open wound being stitched shut. Female circumcision has been banned in almost all countries but male circumcision is widely and falsely promoted as having various health benefits which is based on flawed scientific research.
The real meaning of the word "Khitan"(genital cutting)
The word "Khitan" or "Khatna" is wrongly interpreted as circumcision which is wrong and the real English meaning for khitan is genital cutting. The English word "cut" or "cutting" is derived from the Arabic word "Khitna" and circumcision is a totally different operation that was invented by extremist Christian and Jewish doctors in the west to stop children especially young boys from masturbating. Muslims who are ignoramuses have blindly accepted this evil operation thinking this is what was mentioned in hadiths.
Umm Atiya (Rali) narrated,
"A woman used to perform Khitan in Medina. The Prophet (Sal) said to her:
"Do not cut severely as that is better for a woman and more desirable for a husband"
(Abu-Dawud-Graded Sahih by Albani)
In this hadith Khitan is light cutting of the female vagina and there is no mention of what needs to be cut. The hadiths mentioning circumcision is vague and has opened the door to various interpretations. The view that male circumcision is to remove the foreskin and female circumcision is to remove the rooster shaped skin that is hanging which includes a part of the labia minora is nothing but a false opinion which has no basis in Islam. Some Muslims are of the foolish opinion that removing the tissue surrounding the clitoris is what is mentioned in the hadith but no such thing was mentioned by the prophet (sal) in any authentic hadith. There is no mention on what needs to be cut in the male or female genitals and trying to come in to fiqh conclusions using assumptions is not only erroneous, but also dangerous to the life of a Muslim. There are numerous stories of children being traumatized due to being forcibly circumcised by parents who have no idea what they are doing. Blindly subjecting ones child in to a barbaric practice called circumcision which is a western invention where close to 50% of the penile skin known as the foreskin is removed to stop male children from masturbation. In Islam, evidenced is directly derived only using the Quran and the sahih hadith and for something to be practiced, there needs to be clear text from either the Quran or the authentic sunnah of the prophet (sal). Let me give you and example of praying salah. The prophet (sal) thought us every details on how to perform prayers and it is preserved in the authentic hadiths from placing the hands in takbeer to giving salam. In the Quran, Allah says the following about salah,
"Who believe in the Unseen, and are steadfast in Salah, and spend out of what We have provided them"
(Al-Quran-2:3)
Now, if someone comes and tells you that the meaning of this verse is to do Yoga, will you accept it? then how come a Muslim accept the false interpretation of western doctors and the kuffar that the word "khitna" mentioned in the hadiths is circumcision?.
The American academy of pediatrics (AAP) has come up with bizarre explanations to support the removal of the foreskin of the male sex organ and have stated that the f health benefits of male new born circumcision outweighs the risks (Source-WebMD-on November 13, 2018).
Hypocrisy in the western world between episiotomy and female genital mutilation (FGM).
With all the human rights campaigns carried out in the western world, it is unfortunate to see how hypocritical westerners view the issue of circumcision. Female circumcision has many forms. From cutting or pricking the clitoris to the complete removal of tissue from the external genitalia and stitching it with a small opening to only urinate, forced female circumcision is widely spread in many parts of the world and is a heinous crime similar to male circumcision. If you are a fair minded human being, you would find no difference in condemning circumcision irrespective of it is done to males or females but the shear hypocrisy of the western world is appalling. Lets take the example of the world health organization which has condemned any form of female circumcision as genital mutilation and claiming that a tiny "nick" of a girl violates the human rights as well as the fundamental rights but has shamelessly published a 132 page instruction manual on how to circumcise boys stating that male circumcision helps fight sexually transmitted infections (which is a blatant lie). The double standards is clear like day and night. It is very evident that female circumcision is consensually performed on patients due to cosmetic reasons. female circumcision was banned in the united states in the year 1997 but it is performed by cosmetic surgeons by various names. Labiaplasty is one such procedure where the labia majora or labia minora size is reduced for mainly aesthetic reasons. If female circumcision is banned then why are labiaplasty's being performed? The western world's ignorance is so severe they differentiate between consent and non consent. The other surgery that is widely performed on women and often with out her consent is known as "episiotomy". An episiotomy is a deep incision made between the vagina and the anal area to facilitate the birth of an infant. Episiotomy is also a form of genital cutting which could disfigure and scar the vaginal exterior as well as the area surrounding the anus as well. Episiotomies are common and are sometimes unnecessarily performed with out any consent. This procedure is also a form of genital mutilation if the western standards are applied but then why is it performed on unsuspecting pregnant women?. The biggest joke is that the WHO recommends episiotomies and gives a rate of 10% for the total deliveries. How come female circumcision of any form be genital mutilation but not an episiotomy?.
In the same article published in WebMD, there is a list of stupid points made in support of circumcision and they are,
- A decreased risk of urinary tract infections.
- A reduced risk of some sexually transmitted diseases in men.
- Protection against penile cancer and a reduced risk of cervical cancer in female sex partners.
- Prevention of balanitis (inflammation of the glans) and balanoposthitis (inflammation of the glans and foreskin)
- Prevention of phimosis (the inability to retract the foreskin) and paraphimosis (the inability to return the foreskin to its original location).
All of this are based on biased and false arguments which lack credible scientific research or are based only on a few trials. There is no evidence to prove that female circumcision is truly beneficial and has no basis in Islam. Those who forcibly subject their children in to this practice should fear Allah because Allah’s punishment will surely come on them